Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Advice from Friends?

    Most prospective buyers have family and friends who already own on the island.

    And while those relationships can be an excellent resource for general information, a buyer may find the “financial advice” conflicting with the realities of the market.

    Current property owners may not be up to date with recent comparable sales.  Or they will encourage their buyer friends to stick firm with their negotiations even if it means losing the property.

    I encourage buyers to connect with their friends, yet still make their own decisions. We are all creatures of habit, and therefore believe OUR location on the island is the best.  However, a different neighborhood might be a better fit for your family.

    Your real estate agent should also be a trusted source of facts and information.

    I’ve lived here my entire life, and have been selling homes in Avalon and Stone Harbor for almost as long!  I’m happy to help with your search.

    ann.delaney@tksir.com      609-967-7950

    Thank you for your business!

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  • Summer Rentals

    We have availability of vacation rentals for the coming weeks!  There’s still time to plan a beach getaway 🙂

    Please search our web site for options:   https://tksir.com

    And I am here to help:  ann.delaney@tksir.com   609-967-7950

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  • The transition to summer…

    For those of us who live on the island full time, Memorial Day weekend can be a shock to the system!

    For 6 months out of the year, most of the homes and streets are empty.  We are happy to see lights on and activity during winter holidays and weekends, and grateful for the opportunity to catch up with our seasonal neighbors.

    Yet Memorial Day weekend is different.  EVERY house is at full capacity.  EVERY driveway and parking spot is occupied.  And with this beautiful weather, EVERY outside space is in use well into the night!

    As you may have guessed with my beach walk pictures, we are early risers (and therefore early to bed). Last night, with our windows open, we could hear the animated conversations from several nearby gatherings!

    A peaceful walk on the beach this morning, and then a few deep breaths helped me face my “commute” to work 😉

    By Tuesday, we will begin the more gradual transition to summer.

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  • Memorial Day 2022

    The sun is out and the island is BUSY!  Have a nice weekend.

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  • After the Storm

    Mother Nature definitely packed a punch for Mother’s Day weekend!

    We were able to drive around yesterday (see pictures on Twitter- @anndelaneybeach), and returned to our normal beach walking routine this morning.

    There was some beach erosion- with the ocean washing away the edges of  a few beach paths.  In contrast, other paths are now filled with new sand from the blowing winds.  Until repairs are made, those access paths may be limited.

    At Stone Harbor Point, the poles/string marking the protected habitat areas were damaged.  A huge sign was toppled and washed a few blocks south.  And the entry by the jetty, as well as several natural dunes along this vast area, were eroded by the churning waves of the inlet.

    The ever changing landscape of the beach!

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  • Stormy Weather!

    Stay dry while watching the ocean roar!

    Click HERE for our Tim Kerr Sotheby’s live Surf Cam 

    30th Street beach, Avalon NJ

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  • Preparing Your Vacation Rental For Guests

    Tis the season…

    Time for power washing, yard clean up, turning on the outside shower, and cleaning the gas grill.

    Rinse the outside trash/recycling receptacles.

    Check the condition of the porch/deck furniture.  Scrub the cushions.

    Clean ceiling fan blades and vents for the AC system.

    Inventory the kitchen, and objectively review the condition of items.  Toss all rusty cookie sheets and scratched pans!

    Wash the mattress pads and bed covers.  Replace pillows as needed.

    Add hangers in the bedroom closets.  Tenants also appreciate a small chair in the bedroom.

    Happy spring cleaning!

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  • Saturday Morning Views

    Colorful sunrise this morning!

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  • Seals on the Beach

    From late February until the end of April, we are on the look out for seals resting on the beach.

    We are lucky enough to see 1 or 2 each year!

    It was cold and windy this morning, and I was tempted to pass on our regular beach walk.  Thankfully, we bundled up and headed out.

    This seal was one of the smallest we have ever seen.  And from a distance, it looked like a piece of driftwood or jetty rock.

    A volunteer from The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine was on hand to mark the area (the pup was snoozing in a tire rut) and told us the seal arrived late Saturday and would likely return to the ocean today.

    Pictures from a safe distance (zooming in with my phone) so we didn’t disturb the seal’s nap!

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  • Early Morning Solitude

    The sunrise, a few feathered friends, and this morning, a large pod of dolphins!

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